Afghan family trapped in Istanbul airport after fleeing Taliban threats

The family bought Euro 2020 fan passes for football matches in St Petersburg, hoping to claim asylum on arrival, but were turned away from their connecting flight on 22 June. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

The family bought Euro 2020 fan passes for football matches in St Petersburg, hoping to claim asylum on arrival, but were turned away from their connecting flight on 22 June. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

source https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/12/afghan-family-trapped-in-istanbul-airport-after-fleeing-taliban-threats